When the sky goes dark over Nashville on August 21, Trevecca will mark the first total eclipse over Tennessee in more than 500 years with a once-in-a-lifetime family friendly celebration picnic.

As the largest city wholly within the path of the eclipse, Nashville will be a prime viewing location for the solar event, for scientists and citizens alike. So, mark your calendars to join us for SolarFest on Trevecca’s Great Lawn—the perfect viewing location for you and your family.

Not only will you have a clear view of the sky and comfortable place to sit, but Trevecca will supply viewing glasses and more to make sure you don’t miss a moment of the total eclipse.

At SolarFest, you’ll get the opportunity to learn about the science behind the eclipse. Astronomers, Trevecca faculty members and student researchers will be on hand to answer questions, and you’ll get to see real-time data and images from Trevecca’s solar radio telescope and solar telescopes.

In addition, Dr. Matthew Huddleston, professor of physics, and his students also plan to launch a stratospheric research balloon between 12:30 and 1 p.m., with real-time tracking and data on display during SolarFest.

In addition to learning about all the science behind the once-in-a-lifetime total eclipse, when the moon completely overshadows the sun, SolarFest is also a family friendly picnic. The event will include food trucks, live music, games and free ice cream. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets!

Eclipse viewing glasses will be available for the first 800 guests at Trevecca’s SolarFest event. The glasses will be distributed at a clearly marked table on the Great Lawn, and visitors must check in there to receive the free glasses. No glasses will be distributed prior to 11:30 a.m., when the event begins. Each party must be present to receive glasses.

When: August 21, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Where: The Great Lawn, situated between Greathouse Science Building and Waggoner LibraryWhat: A picnic celebration marking the first total solar eclipse over Nashville in more than 500 years, complete with food trucks, fun and science.

Schedule of Events

11:30 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions

Dr. Matthew Huddleston, along with Trevecca faculty, students and visiting professors, will provide a historical background for the once-in-a-lifetime celestial event as well as explain why the total eclipse is scientifically important and what exactly we can expect to see when the moon, sun and earth all align. Food trucks will be ready to serve at 11:30 a.m.

Noon
Balloon Basics

As the partial eclipse begins, Trevecca faculty members will explain some of the data from solar and solar radio telescopes that will be shown on large screens throughout the event. Dr. Huddleston will also discuss the upcoming stratospheric research balloon launch, describing what will happen and explaining the data he and his students hope to collect during the eclipse.

12:20 p.m.
Balloon Launch

Dr. Huddleston and his students will launch the stratospheric research balloon from a nearby green space that is visible from the Great Lawn. You won't want to miss the balloon taking flight as the skies continue to darken during the partial eclipse!

1:20 p.m.
How to View the Eclipse Safely

As the sky continues to darken, Dr. Huddleston will offer a few safety tips about how to view the eclipse. With totality quickly approaching, he'll also explain what to expect when the sun's light is completely blocked.

1:27 p.m.
Totality

At this moment, Nashville will slip into total darkness as the total eclipse begins. Everything will go quiet as we experience this once-in-a-lifetime event. Totality is expected to last approximately 2 minutes.

2:30 p.m.
Eclipse Highlights

Trevecca faculty members and students will discuss highlights of the eclipse so far, as well as present observations from the data they have collected during the eclipse. They will also offer an update on the balloon flight and recovery.

AUGUST 24

Dorms open at 8:30 a.m.! Need more info about moving in and registration? Click here.

August 25

LATE NIGHT AT WAGGONER LIBRARY
8:30―10PM

It’s like “Night in the Museum,” only better. Kick off the year with a night of karaoke, pizza, and making new friends. Plus, when else will you get to play miniature golf in Waggoner Library?

AUGUST 26

FIELD DAY CAMP WIDJIWAGAN

Trevecca Field Day – join the rest of the newest members of the Trevecca community in a day of fun in the sun at Camp Widjiwagan as we build boats out of cardboard and duct tape and race them on Percy Priest Lake. Create team spirit with your Link group, as you compete for the coveted Field Day Cup! **Required for all Freshmen and Transfers with less than 24 credit hours**

AUGUST 27

ALL SCHOOL PRAISE & WORSHIP7PM | BOONE CONVOCATION CENTER

Become part of a Trevecca tradition and join fellow students for a night of student-led worship to start the academic year.

AUGUST 28

CITY LINK SERVICE DAY
9AM―12PM | MEET IN BOONE

At Trevecca, we value serving others. You’ll get to know your city and your fellow students as you and your LINK groups serve the community at various locations throughout Nashville.

COSMIC BLOCK PARTY
5―7PM | QUAD

Join us in the campus quad for a cosmic party, complete with food, entertainers, games and surprises. Plus, you’ll get to celebrate University president Dr. Dan Boone’s birthday.

AUGUST 29

OUT OF THIS WORLD
7―9PM | ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER

Head over to Nashville’s Adventure Science Center for an Out of This World party in the Space Chase! Experience zero gravity, try your hand (and stomach) in the flight simulator, and enjoy a show in the planetarium.

AUGUST 30

SILENT DISCO7―10PM | BOONE CONVOCATION CENTER

Everyone says you move to the beat of your own music, so this is your chance to shine! Grab a set of headphones and move to the music. Just know everyone else may be listening to a different song!

AUGUST 31

CAPTURE THE FLAG
8―11PM | MEET AT THE BELL TOWER

SEPTEMBER 1

POPS CONCERT UNDER THE STARS
7:30PM | QUAD

Spend an evening under the stars on the Quad, enjoying the sounds of the Trevecca Symphony Orchestra.

PAINTAPALOOZA
9PM | TIA FIELD

A Welcome Week tradition you can’t miss. The annual paint-themed event culminates in an all-out paint war. Wear your welcome week T-shirt and let the colors fly! This year will feature special guest DJ Maj!

SEPTEMBER 2

MOVIE IN THE QUAD
7PM | QUAD

End Welcome Week with a movie in the Quad. Enjoy Guardians of the Galaxy 2, complete with food and some surprises.

One final Trevecca-sponsored Faith and Family Night remains this season at the Nashville Sounds, featuring North Point InsideOut on Saturday, August 26. This is the sixth consecutive year that Trevecca has sponsored the concert series. The Nashville Sounds are the Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics.

Trevecca music group Awaken will open for North Point InsideOut on August 26. Trevecca staff and/or students will also sing the national anthem and throw out the first pitch during each Faith and Family Night.

Trevecca students, alumni and friends can purchase discounted tickets by clicking here and entering TREVECCA as the code. Tickets include admission to the concert and game.

Tickets are regularly $16 for seats in the corner sections and $22 for select seats, but discounted tickets are available to those using Trevecca’s code. To purchase $14 select seats or $8 corner seats, click below and enter TREVECCA as the code.

Details

Registration, fellowship and refreshments will take place from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. The cost is $35 per person or $30 per person for groups of 10 or more. For questions or registration for this event, call the Office of External Relations at 615-248-1355.

Each day we shall start with a prayer for safe travel and a brief devotional thought on the bus, as well as, some of your favorite hymns….yes, I said ‘hymns’!

Our forthcoming trip to Savannah and Charleston, plus so much more packed into these historical settings is quickly approaching. Our team consists of Nancy Dunlap, Director of Trevecca’s Alumni Engagement Office, Gary Streit, historian and Melvin Welch as your travel connectors. As our group is finalized there may be other Trevecca personnel joining our group.

Below is a brief schedule:

Sunday, September 17:

Depart from Trevecca (Nashville) at 7:00 a.m

Lunch/supper (on your own but eat together)

Arrive in Savannah, GA

Monday, September 18:

Breakfast at Hampton Inn (each morning)

Trolley tour of Savannah

River walk and lunch at the famous Pirate’s House

Leave for Charleston Monday afternoon

Tuesday, September 19:

Carriage tour, visiting historic areas of this beautiful city of church steeples

The ‘Market Place’ will be yours to spend time, have lunch on your own, places to have coffee, pastries or shopping

Dinner at Hyman’s Seafood, one of the popular places to eat in Charleston

Visiting Charleston Harbor, and the Angel Tree

Wednesday, September 20:

Continue our tour of many sights in Charleston to include the Citadel, and a plantation you will long remember

Lunch (on your own)

Dinner/supper at the Paige Okra Grill in Mount Pleasant

Enjoy the “Sounds of Charleston” 90-minutes (gospel, Gershwin, Jazz, Civil War camp songs and more) presented in the historic Circular Congregational Church

Thursday, September 21:

Depart Charleston for Nashville, arriving home early evening.

During our bus ride, you will find the opportunity to enjoy trying to win mystery gifts, playing games of laughter and fun, enjoying snacks and drinks on the bus provided by Alumni Office and much more. On our departure morning of Sunday, you will enjoy, coffee and/or juice, special pastries and snacks as a part of the trip – Thanks to Alumni Office. To make our trip more pleasant, we will stop at rest stops every 1 ½ hours; however, the bus has a restroom. In addition, the bus has individual seat connections for iPhone, iPad, etc.

Each night will be spent at a Hampton Inn with breakfast provided. Lunch at Pirate’s House, Supper/dinner at Hyman’s; supper/dinner at Paige Okra Grill, trolley (Savannah/Charleston) tours, carriage tours, concert (Sounds of Charleston) are a part of the trip package.

About the conference

What is a master counselor and how do I become one? This workshop explores the factors, traits, and skills that distinguish extraordinary practitioners from those who are merely competent. Based on interviews conducted over the last decade with more than 100 of the world’s most prominent, theoreticians, therapists and counselors, Jeffrey will highlight personal qualities and seminal attributes that make the greatest difference. As much as what we do with clients, and apart from any favored interventions, it is who we are as human beings that is so influential and powerful. It isn’t just what we do that matters most but who we are. In addition, it is the clinician’s ability to master the intricacies of storytelling, both to hold and honor clients’ narratives, as well as increase power and influence through the medium of sharing tales of courage, resilience, and life lessons.

October 13, 2017
Convocation Center
Boone Business Building
Trevecca Nazarene University

Learning Objectives

Participants will have the opportunities to explore ways that they can increase their personal and professional effectiveness, connect more deeply with clients and others, and share with others those behaviors and attributes that appear to be most empowering and influential.

Examine the research related to excellence in clinical practice.

Discuss the personal attributes, traits, and skills that make the most difference.

Look at themes of congruence, authenticity, caring, and relational skills as critical factors.

Explore the power of storytelling in the lives of clients, therapists, and everyday life.

Explore the most common mistakes and failures in clinical practice and how to learn from them.

6 CEUs available

About the speaker

Jeffrey A. Kottler is one of the most prominent authors in the fields of counseling, psychotherapy, health, and education, having written over 90 books about a wide range of subjects. Some of his most highly regarded works include On Being a Therapist, Creative Breakthroughs in Therapy, The Mummy at the Dining Room Table: Eminent Therapists Reveal Their Most Unusual Cases and What They Teach Us About Human Behavior, Bad Therapy, The Client Who Changed Me, Divine Madness, Stories We’ve Heard, Stories We’ve Told: Life-Changing Narratives in Therapy and Everyday Life, The Therapist in the Real World, Relationships in Counseling and the Counselor’s Life, Therapy Over 50, and On Being a Master Therapist.

Jeffrey has also written several successful trade books about a variety of psychological themes: Private Moments, Secret Selves, Divine Madness: Ten Stories of Creative Struggle, Change: What Leads to Personal Transformation, and the best-selling true crime book, The Last Victim: Inside the Minds of Serial Killers that was produced as a feature film (Dear Mr. Gacy).

Jeffrey has been a counselor, therapist, supervisor, and educator for 45 years, having worked a preschool, middle school, mental health center, crisis center, hospital, nongovernmental organization (NGO), university, community college, private practice, and disaster relief settings. He has served as a Fulbright scholar and senior lecturer in Peru and Iceland, as well as worked as a visiting professor in New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Nepal. Jeffrey is Professor Emeritus of Counseling at California State University, Fullerton. He currently lives in Houston where he works on projects related to refugee trauma and is Clinical Professor in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavior Science at the Baylor College of Medicine.

Registration

Early registration before September 16th: $115 (professionals) & $55 (students)

Registration after Sept. 16: $145 (professionals) & $65 (students)

South of the Border lunch buffet will be provided.
(Refunds unavailable after Sept. 28, 2017.)